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County adopts digital accessibility statement committing to WCAG 2.2 AA
Summary
The board approved a digital accessibility statement to pursue WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance, engage vendor AccessBlue for automated scanning and staff training, and create a monitored accessibility inbox with Lori Wormers as primary reviewer.
The Black Hawk County Board approved a digital accessibility statement committing the county to pursue Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA compliance and associated procedures.
Staff reported the statement was provided by vendor AccessBlue and reviewed by County Attorney Mike Train; the plan calls for automated site scanning, two staff trainings for content creators and creation of a dedicated accessibility email address that multiple team members will monitor, with Lori Wormers named as the primary reviewer. The resolution authorizes publication of the accessibility statement on county digital platforms and directed staff to coordinate inclusion or links for five county-affiliated websites.
Supervisors briefly discussed implementation timing and vendor oversight; the resolution passed on roll call.
This decision commits the county to a compliance process ahead of an April 2026 DOJ-related compliance milestone and directs staff to proceed with technical scans and staff training.
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